Friends of the Gadsden County
Friends of the Gadsden County is a private foundation, based in Quincy, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $261K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $20K.
Friends of the Gadsden County at a glance
In short: Friends of the Gadsden County gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,926
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,926
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,926
- Total assets
- $261,086
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Gadsden County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gadsden County Public Library ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Gadsden County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $16K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County Public Library Quincy, FL | To pursue the development and improvement of public library services in Gadsden county, Florida. | $14,926 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261,086 | $27,389 | $21,780 | $14,926 | 1 | $14,926 | $19,679 | $12,673 |
| 2023 | $255,477 | $16,106 | $22,041 | $15,794 | 1 | $15,794 | $10,794 | $12,877 |
| 2022 | $261,412 | $-9,825 | $21,204 | $15,740 | 1 | $15,740 | $7,574 | $13,582 |
| 2021 | $292,441 | $29,850 | $21,311 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $21,207 | $18,065 |
| 2020 | $283,902 | $29,848 | $18,494 | $13,000 | 1 | — | $16,531 | $14,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of the Gadsden County reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Gadsden County is led by Charles Flowers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Flowers
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Kummer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Kever
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Conlin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Keith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Clark Brittin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Macon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharmin Leonard-Sale
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Clay
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nesta Cumbie
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patsy Willis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Cathy Jewel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Densyl Fletcher (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Donna Duncan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark McEwen (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Gadsden County
How much does Friends of the Gadsden County give each year?
Friends of the Gadsden County gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Gadsden County?
Friends of the Gadsden County reported $261K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Friends of the Gadsden County operate?
Friends of the Gadsden County has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Friends of the Gadsden County's EIN?
Friends of the Gadsden County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1917378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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